The City Manager, as a representative of the City of Imperial
Beach, hereinafter referred to as the City, upon recommendation by
California-American Water Company, hereinafter referred to as the
company, is authorized to determine and declare that a water shortage
emergency exists in any and/or all parts of the City of Imperial Beach,
and upon such determination, to promulgate such regulations, rules
and conditions relative to the time of using water, the purpose or
purposes for which it may be used, and such other necessary limitations
as will, in the City's and the company's opinion, relieve the water
shortage in any such section or sections of the City. The City Manager's
decision to declare which stage is in effect shall be reviewed by
the City Council.
(Ord. 817 § 1, 1990)
There is established a City Water Management Program.
(Ord. 817 § 2, 1990)
The City Manager, or designee, upon the recommendation of the
company, and following public notice, is authorized and directed to
implement the applicable provisions of this chapter upon the determination
that such implementation is necessary to protect the public welfare
and safety under the following conditions:
A. In
the event of an unforeseeable disaster or water emergency such as
an earthquake, aqueduct break, or other major disruption in the water
supply, the City Manager, or designee, in conjunction with the company,
is authorized to implement the emergency provisions of this chapter
as provided herein. Public notice will follow enactment of said provision.
B. In
the event of a foreseeable water emergency such as extended drought
conditions, the City Manager, or designee, in conjunction with the
company, may be authorized to implement the applicable provisions
of this chapter as provided herein.
(Ord. 817 § 4, 1990)
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all persons, customers
and property served by the company within the boundaries of the City.
(Ord. 817 § 5, 1990)
No customer of the company shall knowingly make, cause, use
or permit the use of water for residential, commercial, industrial,
agricultural, governmental or other purpose in a manner contrary to
any provision of this chapter, or in an amount in excess of that use
permitted by the following conservation stages which are in effect
pursuant to action taken by the City Manager, or designee, in conjunction
with the company, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
At no time shall water be wasted or used unreasonably. The following
stages shall take effect upon declaration as herein provided:
A. Stage
1. Voluntary Compliance—Water Watch. Stage 1 applies during
periods when the possibility exists that the company will not be able
to meet all of the water demands of its customers. All elements of
Stage 2 shall, during Stage 1, apply on a voluntary basis only.
B. Stage
2. Mandatory Compliance—Water Alert. Stage 2 applies during
periods when the probability exists that the company will not be able
to meet all of the water demands of its customers. The following restrictions
shall apply except when reclaimed water is used:
1. Irrigation
utilizing individual sprinklers or sprinkler systems for lawns, gardens,
landscaped areas, trees, shrubs or other plants is permitted only
during designated irrigation hours. Irrigation of lawns, gardens,
landscaped areas, trees, shrubs or other plants is permitted at any
time if:
a. A hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle is used;
b. A hand-held, faucet-filled bucket of five gallons or less is used;
or
c. A drip irrigation system is used.
Exception: Commercial nurseries and similarly situated establishments
are exempt from Stage 2 irrigation restrictions but will be required
to curtail all nonessential water use.
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2. The
washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes and other
types of mobile equipment is permitted at any time. Such washing shall
be done with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with
a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rinses.
3. The
filling, refilling or adding of water to swimming pools, wading pools,
spas, artificial lakes, or fountains is permitted only during designated
hours.
Exception: Commercial and public facilities may add water at
any time, but will be required to curtail all nonessential usage.
4. The
use of water for irrigation of golf courses, parks, school grounds
and recreational fields is permitted only during designated hours,
except golf course greens.
5. Use
of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related
activities or other activities necessary to maintain the health, safety
and welfare of the public.
6. All
restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their customers except
when specifically requested by the customer.
7. Water
shall not be used to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas,
tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate
fire or sanitation hazards.
C. Stage
3. Mandatory Compliance—Water Warning. Stage 3 applies during
periods when the company will not be able to meet all of the water
demands of its customers. Upon recommendation by the company, the
City Manager shall, upon public notice, implement the following restrictions,
except where reclaimed water is used:
1. Lawn
watering and landscape irrigation shall be permitted only during designated
hours on designated irrigation days. A designated irrigation day is
determined by the last digit in the street address. Properties with
addresses ending in an even number may use water on even numbered
days and addresses ending in an odd number may use water on odd numbered
days. The 31st day of any month is a non-irrigation day.
2. Commercial
nurseries shall use water only during designated hours. The watering
of propagation beds is permitted at any time.
3. The
washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes and other
types of mobile equipment is prohibited. Washing is permitted at any
time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash. The use of
water by all types of commercial car washes not using partially reclaimed
or recycled water shall be reduced in volume by 20%. Further, such
washings are exempted from these regulations where the health, safety
and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleanings,
such as garbage trucks and vehicles to transport food and perishables.
4. The
filling, refilling or adding of water to swimming pools, wading pools,
spas, or artificial lakes, is permitted only on designated days during
designated hours.
5. The
watering of all golf courses, parks, school grounds and recreational
fields, except greens, is permitted only during designated hours.
6. Use
of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to firefighting or other
activities immediately necessary to maintaining the health, safety
and welfare of the public.
7. All
restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their customers except
when specifically requested by the customer.
8. Water
shall not be used to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas,
tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate
fire or sanitation hazards.
9. The
operation of any ornamental fountain or similar structure is prohibited.
10. New construction meters and permits requiring construction water
will not be issued.
D. Stage
4. Mandatory Compliance—Water Emergency. Stage 4 applies when
a major failure of any supply or distribution facility, whether temporary
or permanent, occurs in the water distribution system of the State
Water Project, metropolitan water district, San Diego County Water
Authority, City of San Diego, or the company. Upon recommendation
by the company, and implementation by the City Manager and publication
of notice, the following restrictions shall apply, except where reclaimed
water is used:
1. All
outdoor irrigation of vegetation is prohibited, with the exception
of plant materials classified to be rare, exceptionally valuable or
essential to the well-being of rare animals.
2. The
use of water at commercial nurseries and similarly situated establishments
is to be reduced in volume by 50%.
3. The
washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes and other
types of mobile equipment is prohibited. The use of water by all types
of commercial car washes or commercial vehicles service stations and
not in the immediate interest of the public health, safety and welfare
shall be reduced in volume by 50%. Further, such washings are exempted
from these regulations where the health, safety and welfare of the
public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleanings, such as garbage
trucks and vehicles to transport food and perishables.
4. The
filling, refilling or adding of water to swimming pools, wading pools,
spas or artificial lakes is prohibited.
5. Watering
of all golf course areas, except greens, is prohibited. Watering of
parks, school grounds and recreation fields is prohibited with the
exception of plant materials classified to be rare, exceptionally
valuable, or essential to the well-being of rare animals.
6. Use
of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to firefighting or other
activities immediately necessary to maintain the health, safety and
welfare of the public.
7. All
restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their customers except
when specifically requested by the customers.
8. Water
shall not be used to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas,
tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate
fire or sanitation hazards.
9. The
operation of any ornamental fountain or similar structure is prohibited.
10. New construction meters or permits for unmetered service will not
be issued. Construction water shall not be used for earth work or
road construction purposes.
(Ord. 817 § 6, 1990)
The company shall monitor the projected supply and demand for
water, by its customers, on a daily basis during periods of emergency
or drought and shall recommend to the City Manager the extent of the
conservation required through the implementation and/or termination
of particular conservation stages to prudently plan and supply water
to its customers. Thereafter, the City Manager may order the implementation
or termination of the appropriate phase of water conservation in accordance
with the applicable provisions of this chapter. The declaration of
any stage beyond Stage 1 shall be made by public announcement and
shall be published a minimum of one time for three consecutive days
in a daily newspaper of general circulation. The stage designated
shall become effective immediately upon announcement.
(Ord. 817 § 7, 1990)
Violation by any person, corporation or association of the provisions
of this chapter shall constitute an offense, and upon conviction,
shall be punished by a fine not to exceed that established for municipal
code violations. In addition to any other remedies which the City
and the company may have for the enforcement of this chapter, service
of water may be discontinued or appropriately limited to any customer
who wilfully uses water in violation of any provision of this chapter.
(Ord. 817 § 8, 1990)